Herzegovina, such a fun word to say! And such fun region to explore! This region, the southern most of Bosnia & Herzegovina (aka “BiH“), is named after a Duke who once ruled this region. When Yugoslavia dissolved and new nations and nation-states were formed BiH managed to hold on to a mere 12 miles of…

Finally! Istanbul! A city this Iowan Gal has dreamed of visiting for what seems like an eternity. An incredibly evocative place for me given the varied snippets and perceptions I’ve picked up about the city throughout the years. A place most Europeans don’t think twice about visiting as it’s just something in their backyard, but…